Mother & baby Matters is searching for loving caregivers to provide guidance and support to new mothers in VA/MD/DC. Career opportunities at Mother & baby Matters are Independent Contractor positions, with no guaranteed hours per week and no employee benefits. We are currently recruiting for Postpartum Doulas, Family Care Assistants and TenderLoving Caregivers. To learn more about these position, click on the links below. For more information, you may also enjoy reading
A Day in the Life of a Doula.
Educational Opportunities
D.I.N.O.V.A (Doula Institute of Northern Virginia) is the Educational Component of Mother & baby Matters, which specializes in educating and training professional Doulas, as well as providing a means of Certification.
Minimum Requirements
New Doula/Family Care Assistant
- Mothering experience preferred
- Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR
- Current negative TB test
- Current drivers license
- Documentation of Immigration status (green card, etc) if applicable
- References
- Interview
- Criminal Background check will be done
- Professional Liability Insurance
- To become a Doula, may start as Doula-in-training and then must attend next Doula Training
Returning Former Staff Associate (Doula/FCA)
- Re-Interview
- Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR
- Current negative TB test
- Current drivers license
- Documentation of Immigration status (green card, etc) if applicable
- References
- Professional Liability Insurance
- To become a Doula, must attend next Doula Training (at no charge) as a refresher
TRAINING
Postpartum Doula Training
Mother & baby Matters typically holds two trainings for Postpartum Doulas every year, one in the Spring and the other in the Fall.
This is a comprehensive Postpartum Doula Basic Training that runs for three days. It includes the following topics:
- The Role of the Doula, Administrative Policies
- Role as a Doula: a personal perspective/Tools of the Trade
- Newborn Care
- Postpartum Mother Care
- Independent Contractor Status/Taxes
- Infection Control
- Breastfeeding
For more details, click here for a training schedule outline.
Labor Support Doula Training
At this time, Mother & baby Matters is not scheduling Labor Support Doula Trainings. We may be offering them again in the future. Those interested in Labor Support Doula Trainings can contact CAPPA and DONA for training schedules.
We are, however, hiring Labor Support Doulas in the Trainee, Novice and Experienced/Certified levels, and schedule Labor Support Doula Seminars on topics of interest throughout the year.
Application
If you would like to be considered for a career opportunity with Mother & baby Matters, Inc., please complete our Contact Form or complete an application and mail or email it to our office:
